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Teens · Ages 14–16

Hockey Heat Wave

by C A Forsyth

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

During a summer hockey tournament, a young player named Jamie deals with intense competition and unexpected romantic feelings.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic tension and kissing are depicted between characters.

Violence / Gore30

On-ice hockey action includes physical play and occasional minor altercations.

Profanity / Language10

Very mild, infrequent profanity may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on sports and relationships with a neutral worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not mentioned or portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Jamie shows determination in pursuing hockey goals.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements like prayer or scripture are not present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and budding romance are present, but not deep self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or mercy are not central to the plot.

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